Nylea's Emissary
Theros 168 • uncommon
- Set
- Theros
- Collector number
- 168
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Sam Burley
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
Bestow 5 generic mana green mana (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached.)
Trample
Enchanted creature gets +3/+3 and has trample.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Nylea's Emissary was released in 2013 as part of the Theros set, a Magic: The Gathering expansion heavily inspired by Greek mythology. The card was designed to feature the 'Bestow' mechanic, which allowed creatures to be cast as Auras, reflecting the theme of gods and their champions influencing the mortal realm. As an uncommon card, it served as a functional piece for players utilizing the set's enchantment-based synergies, emphasizing the interconnected nature of the Therosian plane.
The artwork for the card was provided by Chris Rahn, who sought to capture the grace and feral nature of the character, a centaur-like entity associated with the god Nylea. Rahn's composition focuses on the fluidity of the creature, aligning with the visual identity of the green mana color in Magic: The Gathering, which often emphasizes growth, wilderness, and natural power. Upon release, the card was well-regarded by players for its versatility in Limited formats, where the ability to serve as both a threat and an enchantment was highly valued.
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